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World War 2
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Japan Invades Manchuria
Attacked to gain land and resources for the use of the Japanese. -
Neutrality Act
Passed by congress to prevent America from being drawn into war. -
Anschluss
Austrian union with Germany. Germany violated the Treaty of Versailles. -
The "Night of Broken Glass"
100 Jews were killed and many more were sent to concentration camps. Thousands of Jewish businesses and synagogues were damaged. -
Official Start of World War Two
German Invasion of Poland -
Britain and France Declare War on Germany
Became known as the Allies -
Germany Attacks France
Quickly conquered the Netherlands. -
German U-Boats sink USS Reuben James
The first U.S. vessel destroyed by enemy fire in WWII, and lost more than 100 of its crew members. -
Japanes Attack Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Japanese attack United States Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. They cause major damage and bring the United States into the war. -
Executive Order 9066
Gave the armed forces power to establish military zones and to remove people of Japanese heritage from the western United States. -
16 American Bombers Attack Tokyo
Did not do major damage but caused Japan's leaders to worry and make future mistakes. -
Battle of Midway
America broke the Japanese code. They finally defeat the Japanese after six months. -
Allies Enter Rome
The first Axis capital to fall. -
Allies Launch Invasion of France
American soldiers moved up toward the cliffs while German gunners fired at them from above. By the end, the Allies became victorious. -
Battle of the Bulge
Last major German offensive, yet failed. -
Yalta Conference
A meeting to discuss what should become of Germany. -
Attack on Iwo Jima
Hard, bloody fighting on the volcanic island located 750 miles south of Tokyo. -
Battle of Okinawa
Bloodiest battle in Pacific war. Americans gained control. -
Germany Surrenders
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Bombing of Hiroshima
America dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima causing around 80,000 casualties, yet Japan refused to surrender. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
Killed nearly 40,000 people and finally lead to Japan's surrender. -
Japanese Surrender
Japan Surrenders aboard the USS Missouri.
